Chapter 2320 - 39: Appeasing My Father-in-Law

In the living room:

Under the serene glow of the nighttime lights, Gu Xiran didn’t know how long she had been quietly gazing at Qin Jin, almost as if she was mesmerized.

Scenes from childhood kept flashing through her mind.

In those days, she would gaze at Qin Jin just like this.

Back then, Qin Jin was like a big brother... In short, mysteriously attractive.

Every gesture was noble, something to admire from afar but never to reach.

Gu Xiran chuckled softly, thinking that girls generally like aloof men.

So, Qin Jin almost fit all her dreams about boys.

Back then, she fell into a fascination, unable to extricate herself.

...

After finishing the call, Qin Jin turned off his phone, not wanting anyone to disturb his world with Gu Xiran.

Turning around, he saw Gu Xiran staring at him bewilderedly, with a thoughtful expression, incredibly cute.

The more Gu Xiran lived, the more she seemed like a young girl.

Qin Jin’s lips curved up, his mouth displaying a bewitching charm.

Gu Xiran was a bit dazed from watching, only muttering softly when the man walked up to her.

"Sit here and wait for me for a moment, I’ll make you some instant noodles."

"Okay."

Gu Xiran was wearing pink pajamas, extremely cute, like a little girl.

This time, it wasn’t Gu Xiran who was dazed, but Qin Jin who was lost in thought.

Gu Xiran boiled water with a kettle, then opened the instant noodle box and added the condiments.

...

After preparing, Gu Xiran brought the noodles to Qin Jin, her lips smiling.

"It’s ready, wait a little longer, and you can eat."

"So skilled?"

"Yeah, when I first went abroad, I wasn’t used to the food, so I ate this... "

Back then, Sister Ping’s cooking wasn’t that good either.

So... eating instant noodles made them feel like they were living the best days.

As Gu Xiran finished speaking, the atmosphere became a bit awkward.

Qin Jin gazed at Gu Xiran’s gentle face, his heart aching uncontrollably.

Gu Xiran took a deep breath, pretending to be relaxed: "Of course, this didn’t last long... because soon I discovered how delicious Western food was, and my appetite improved greatly."

"Yeah."

Qin Jin watched Gu Xiran speak animatedly, his thin lips pressed together, a dark light passing through his eyes.

Gu Xiran timed it, the instant noodles were almost ready, and she let Qin Jin start eating.

Although she knew the flavor was controlled, Gu Xiran couldn’t help but ask.

"How does it taste?"

"Not bad..."

Qin Jin was always frugal with words, and Gu Xiran was long used to it.

"Then eat more... Actually, cooking it would make it taste better; you can add sausages and vegetables."

"Next time, you teach me to cook, and I’ll make it for you."

Listening to his words, Gu Xiran’s heart trembled slightly.

"Okay."

Gu Xiran nodded, quietly watching Qin Jin eat gracefully.

Even with instant noodles, the man could still eat with elegance, truly extreme.

...

After Qin Jin finished eating, he voluntarily helped tidy up.

The kitchen that Gu Xiran had messed around with soon became spotless under Qin Jin’s hands.

Gu Xiran thought to herself that Qin Jin’s years of living alone hadn’t been wasted.

After tidying up, the two of them sat in the living room with nothing much to do.

Neither opened up the conversation first.

Gu Xiran’s small hands intertwined, like she was twisting a pretzel.

What flashed through her mind was a lone male and female... alone in a room.

Hmm, it’s very pure and ambiguous.

Both are adults, after all.

...

Qin Jin simply gazed at Gu Xiran’s quiet demeanor, lips pressed, glancing at the time on his phone.

"It’s getting late, I should go. Starting tomorrow, I’ll be responsible for your training, wake-up call at seven, training begins at eight..."

"Okay."

Gu Xiran was startled when Qin Jin announced he was leaving, then quickly stood up.

"I’ll see you out..."

"No need, I live next door to you."

Gu Xiran: "..."

That close?

Gu Xiran’s eyes widened...

Qin Jin stepped forward to Gu Xiran, gazing at the woman in front of him, lips pressed, murmuring softly.

"It’s intentionally arranged this way, so if you need anything, you can call on me anytime, I’ll be there."

"Okay."

Gu Xiran nodded, somewhat reluctant to see Qin Jin leave.

Gu Xiran escorted Qin Jin to the apartment door, her little face dropping, not in high spirits.